When Duty Conflicts with Faith Q. Judge Smith, how do elected officials balance conflicts between their public duties and their personal religious beliefs? Thank you, Maria A. Maria, let’s begin by covering the basic civics and legal principles involved, and then I’ll explain how I balance conflicts. When it comes to my job, I can’t…
Happy 200th birthday Gadsden County! On Saturday, June 24, locals and even some from surrounding areas made their way to downtown Quincy to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the formation of Gadsden County. In honor of this milestone, the Gadsden County Board of County Commissioner kicked off a series of events with a bicentennial celebration…
The Gadsden Arts Center & Museum partnered with the National Hookup of Black Women – Gadsden and the early learning coalition of the Big Bend to host Gadsden Arts Family Day. This event was held Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Families created and shared art and celebrated Gadsden County. Sarah…
Two community meetings will be held this week for citizens to learn about and share the history of the Pepper Hill community. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Campbell-Kelly Community Center located at 412 Cooper Street. The second meeting will be held via Zoom…
Fireworks can be dangerous to people and pets. Using them puts your property at risk. The best way to stay safe from fireworks is to not use them. It’s safer to attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals. However, if you decide to use fireworks, remember the following safety tips. Be prepared before…
As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly high-profile topic in higher education, Florida universities are holding discussions about how to harness the technology’s power — and stave off the potential for academic malfeasance. The University of Florida Board of Trustees, for example, received an update Thursday from the school’s Provost Joe Glover on artificial intelligence, or…
The Gadsden County Board of County Commissioners held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Tuesday evening, June 6 at 6 p.m. Following preliminary matters including the invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and approval of the agenda, the board heard from county citizens on non-agenda items. Mike Watson, who lives on Sycamore Road in Quincy, came to…
Every year, Florida 4-H hosts a program called 4-H Day at the Capitol. This year it was held on April 19 th and had approximately 1,000 participants attending. This event provides an opportunity for youth throughout the state to learn about state government. Every county that has youth attending sets up an agenda for the…
If you’re struggling to deal with all the things you inherited from your parents (and maybe their parents), things you’ve held on to for years, you’re not alone. In fact, as told to me recently by an antiques dealer, there are many, many of us. And we all have the same dilemma: what to do…
Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office Volunteers are needed to represent youth in the foster care system who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected. We envision a world where every abused or neglected child can thrive in a safe and loving home. The purpose of the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Office is to provide all the…
